ADVERTISEMENT FOR RE-BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities
Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834 until 3:00 PM (EST) on
December 4, 2025 and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of:
Radiographic X-Ray Services.
Instructions for submitting bids and complete specifications will be available in the Office of
the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street,
Greenville, North Carolina during regular office hours, which are 8:30AM – 5:00PM Monday
through Friday.
Greenville Utilities Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Late bids will
not be considered.
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SECTION I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INFORMAL QUOTES
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
DECEMBER 4, 2025
1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids, subject to the conditions made a part hereof, will be received in the Office of the
Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North
Carolina 27834 until 3:00 pm (EST) on the day of opening. Bids submitted in a fax or e-mail
in response to this Invitation for Bids will not be acceptable. Late Bids will not be
considered.
2.0 STANDARD FORMS REQUIRED
Each bidder must submit a proposal on the enclosed bid forms. The bid must be signed by
an authorized official of the firm. Return only the attached Proposal Form. Do not return
the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders or Specifications.
3.0 PREPARATION OF BID
Bids must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside with the name of the bid and
the bid opening date and time. Bid shall be addressed to PROCUREMENT MANAGER,
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION, 401 S. GREENE STREET, GREENVILLE, NORTH
CAROLINA 27834.
4.0 TIME FOR OPENING BIDS
Bids will be opened promptly and read at the hour and on the date set forth in the advertisement
in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Main Office, 401 S. Greene Street,
Greenville, North Carolina.
5.0 DEPOSIT
A deposit is NOT required for this bid.
6.0 NC SALES TAX
Do not include NC sales taxes in bid figure; however, Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
does pay sales tax. Sales tax should be added to the invoice as a separate item.
7.0 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX
GUC is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and will issue a Federal Exemption Certificate upon
request to the successful bidder.
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8.0 EXCEPTIONS TO BE CLEARLY STATED
If bid is not in strict accordance with Section II, “Specifications,” bidder must list or note all
exceptions on the Request for Proposal Form, otherwise, it is fully understood that the
successful bidder will furnish equipment and/or materials exactly as specified. GUC reserves
the right to accept or reject bids with noted minor deviations from specifications and to
determine the lowest and best responsible bid from the standpoint of quality, performance, and
price.
9.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD OF BIDS
GUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and to
disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. In evaluating bids, GUC
shall consider whether the bids comply with the prescribed requirements, plus all alternates or
options requested. GUC reserves the right to include or exclude any option or alternative in
GUC’s opinion is in GUC’s best interests. If a bid is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder whose evaluation by GUC indicates that the award will be in GUC’s
best interests. Only firm prices will be considered for award of this bid.
10.0 PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Bidders are urged to compute all discounts into the price offered. If a prompt payment discount
is offered, it may be considered in the award of the contract.
11.0 NUMERICAL ERRORS
In the case of a discrepancy between a unit price and the extension (the unit price multiplied by
the number of units), the unit price governs. In the case where numerical bids are stated both in
numbers and in words, the words govern.
12.0 BID WITHDRAWAL
A bidder must notify GUC in writing of its request to withdraw a bid within seventy-two (72)
hours after the bid opening, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. In order to justify
withdrawal, the bidder must demonstrate that a substantial error exists and that the bid was
submitted in good faith.
13.0 MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
GUC has adopted an Affirmative Action and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Plan
(M/WBE) Program. Firms submitting a proposal are attesting that they also have taken
affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to utilize
M/WBE suppliers of materials and/or labor.
14.0 QUANTITIES
Quantities specified are only estimates of GUC’s requirements. GUC reserves the right to
purchase more or less than the stated quantities at prices indicated in the submitted Proposal
Form based on our actual needs.
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15.0 DELIVERY
Shipments will be made only upon individual releases from a blanket purchase order issued by
GUC in accordance with GUC’s current needs. Time is of the essence with respect to all
deliveries under this Agreement.
Delivery of all equipment, materials, or supplies shall be made Free on Board (FOB) GUC
Warehouse, 701 Utilities Way, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, unless otherwise specified.
The agreed price for such equipment, materials, or supplies shall include all costs of delivery
and ownership, and risks of loss shall not be transferred from Provider to GUC until express
written acceptance of delivery and inspection by GUC. Delivery hours are between 8:00 AM
and 4:30 PM Monday-Friday only. GUC’s purchase order number is to be shown on the
packing slip or any related documents. GUC reserves the right to refuse or return any
delivery with no purchase order number or which is damaged. GUC will not be charged a
restocking fee for any delivery which is refused or returned.
16.0 DELIVERY TIME
Delivery time is to be stated and will be considered in the evaluation of bids. Failure by the
successful bidder to meet quoted delivery shall be interpreted as non-compliance with these
specifications and may be deemed sufficient cause for removal of the manufacturer and/or
distributor from our lists as acceptable manufacturers or bidders.
17.0 MANUFACTURER
NA.
18.0 CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this bid request should be directed to Cleve Haddock, Lifetime CLGPO,
Procurement Manager at (252) 551-1533, haddocgc@guc.com. Questions should be
received by or before November 20, 2025 end of business day.
19.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The attached Terms and Conditions apply to all purchases made by Greenville Utilities
Commission (GUC) and must be considered as part of the bid proposal.
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SECTION II
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR RADIOGRAPHIC X-RAY SERVICES
DECEMBER 4, 2025
The Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) intends to construct the Macgregor Downs
Regulator Station in Pitt County, North Carolina expected to begin in January, 2026. GUC is
requesting Bids from qualified Non-Destructive Testing Companies for providing the
Radiographic (X-ray) testing of 100% of the Project butt-welds. The testing shall be
conducted in accordance with the requirements of ANSI B31.8 – Gas Transmission and
Distribution Piping Systems (2018) and API 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related
Facilities. Construction is estimated to require 60 calendar days.
The proposed Regulator Station shall be constructed of 2” NPS x 0.154” WT, 4” NPS x 0.237”
WT, 6” NPS x 0.280” WT, 8” NPS x 0.322 WT API 5L X52 pipe and Y52 butt weld fittings.
The length of pipe to be installed above and below ground has a footprint of approximately
100 feet.
It is estimated that there will be approximately 82 butt weld joints consisting of 2, 4, 6, and 8
inch pipe that will require X-raying.
The company shall have 5 years practical experience and successful history in Radiographic
(X-ray) testing and shall supply references upon request.
The company shall possess and supply the applicable license to perform the work as herein
described and as specified by the State of North Carolina.
The company shall possess and supply a Certificate of Insurance as herein described.
Bidders shall provide a lump sum bid for performing the X-ray testing services as described
above inclusive of developing the film and interpreting the results of the testing, mobilization,
demobilization, labor, materials, direct expenses and profit.
SUBMIT QOUTATION ON ATTACHED PROPOSAL FORM(S)
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.